Add 12/63 and 72/98
12/63 + 72/98 is 136/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 98 is 882
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 14 = 882,
12/63 = 12 × 14/63 × 14 = 168/882 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 9 = 882,
72/98 = 72 × 9/98 × 9 = 648/882 - Add the two like fractions:
168/882 + 648/882 = 168 + 648/882 = 816/882 - 816/882 simplified gives 136/147
- So, 12/63 + 72/98 = 136/147
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